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    Storage on land

    I currently have the main cut off so it's fine but is a royal pain and I still don't trust it for some reason. I suspect they wired something else fucked too. Crazy thing is 19 hours on the boat and that bad of wiring. Dealer did it too so 🤷‍♂️ I will get it all resolved when I can if it doesn't...
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    Storage on land

    All accessory switches are taken for other stuff or not high enough rated so I could not. I might get it wired better this fall depending on cost but this time of year I would lose 4-8 weeks of boating just to have them solve it. So another solution is what I need.
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    Storage on land

    Yes, the bilge pump and trim don't draw power unless used. However other stuff does. Both screens, VHF, and radar are wired directly into the fuse panel. They draw power unless the main is shut off. If I wanted switches I would need more switches so it's not even an option if I wanted to. That...
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    Storage on land

    I think it is for the most part, I did spray it down the other day and ended up with 1/4 -1/2 inch of water in the bilge though and I think that came from an in-deck hatch I washed out. Other than that it all flows overboard.
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    Storage on land

    I think it's just 3M 4200 or another sealant, not an actual requirement for it to work. It's just the normal square plug you screw in. I think the idea is harder to remove accidentally (I have heard of kids removing them at marinas down by the waterfront hangout spots) and also just generally...
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    Storage on land

    Literally nothing, I just want the power trim to work when on the trailer. Oh and the bildge pump since the plug is "sealed" in with some stuff from the dealer and they advised I always get that done every year. Asked around and it's common in my area for boats that stay in the water which mine...
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    Storage on land

    Solar is an interesting option, I will look into it, thanks! For shore power, I have access to a normal outlet I could plug into while on land and could install something to allow me to connect into it or shore power - mine currently has no hook ups for anything.
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    Storage on land

    I have always had older boats that were small and never drew much power other than engine startup and nav lights - all the battery was needed for. I brought home a 2019 Blackfin 212CC a week and a half ago. It has way more (maybe too many for now) electronics that draw power. I am having to...
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    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    Hmm never really thought of it like that more so had the idea got cheaper compared over time but I guess yeah most of the cost is things that go up so you might actually pay more for a 5 year old boat than you would if you had bought it new - maintenance and insurance tend to be much more for...
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    EPIRB model to get?

    I am looking to get an EPIRB for boating on the St Lawerence and Lake Ontario on the suggestion of a few people I know as well as reading online they are useful for open water - 10 miles or more offshore. I am located on the Canadian side and mainly looking on amazon.ca for options. The ones I...
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    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    Does this apply to used too? Meaning Say I bought a boat for $100k but it was $200k new, would be yearly costs be $10k or $20k? I ask since only boats I've ever owned were either super old as in 1960's and 1970's or brand new, my 2018 Glastron. I found the older ones I was paying $2-8k a year in...
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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    Yes the Simrad RS40-B is a send/receive unit which was my goal but they seem to be the only one that has that currently without an add-on module that is expensive. I am not worried about others knowing where I am for fishing as I only do that for fun and suck so bad I would not dare compete lol...
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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    There is some local areas a VHF is handy for, example is one place I go for lunch has a rule to use their docks you have to use a VHF to call them for it. Not a cell. Same with the marina I used to store my old boat at, VHF only for the gas and pump outs. I don't expect to go there much but...
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    Not sure my mind was made up in the way you are thinking? My post on Sunday at 4:17 pm includes the below "The more I think about this idea the more I like it and think it would be fun but then I am realistic and think this also might be a bit more risk than I should be taking solo in a slow...
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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    The dealer gave me options on where to put it, either in the storage compartment above the helm in the t top or below the steering wheel on the vertical part. I like the lower option since I am short ish at 5ft 6in but the lower option I worry about knee strikes on it. Thoughts?
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    The river is actually pretty ice-free already this year, I was out swimming in it the other day and was thinking of taking the kayak out this weekend. Yes crazy but the cold doesn't bother me except when I fall in which ruins the day but good by nighttime to sit around and drink an Irish coffee...
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    Head holding tank pump out

    So my boat IIRC actually has a pump out on the port gunnel not down in the head. I will check for a level window but the more I think about it the more I just want to tell people to f off and go off the side of the boat like we all have for a long time and anyone new will just get told it's...
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    Boat ramp courtesy

    Ah yeah Alberta is a different beast lol wish you guys had more open water since I would move there. Looked at buying a house out there as a winter house to allow me easy access to the mountains and hunting but the drive back and forth didn't seem fun to do often
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    Boat ramp courtesy

    I did say allowed not able so yeah you are able to without a license but not legally. I have been boating 13 years and only been asked to produce my license once and that was when I was at a boat ramp on Canada Day weekend along the Rideau River at one of the most popular ramps. I have though...
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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    What benefits would I see in the area I will be using it? I found the one I was looking at for a bit cheaper at $959 CAD and the antenna at $199 CAD so might be a bit easier on the wallet but still not sure I get anything I would use other than a gadget. Maybe I am just thinking too much like...
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